October 21st, 2012

Hello everyone! I’m pleased to report that Twitter management contacted me and proposed to “verify” my account “@chessqueen” so that nobody would have any doubt that “@chessqueen” is my account (there are sometimes impersonation attempts using my name Alexandra Kosteniuk or trademark “chess queen”). So now you can be sure that my English Twitter account is @chessqueen. As far as I know, I am the first professional chess player or Grandmaster whose account has been “verified” by Twitter – and the only one at this time. If you know of anybody else whose Twitter account is verified and who is a GM (Grandmaster), please let me know!

As far as I know Alexandra really started this social media trend among chess players. There was no one else until they started copying you! Congratulations on the blue check mark. So, it’s obvious that Chess Queen is the first and only GM with a verified twitter account. I like it.! Proud to be your fan.

YOu are absolutely my favorite personality on twitter. I always like to check back on my twitter feed whenever i am stressed just to see if there is a tweet by the Chess Queen. It is sure to make me smile or relax me or makes me feel good. You are truly admirable Chess Queen. I wish you all the strength and good luck in keeping up your efforts in spreading the love of chess and life across the world.